Intellectual Property Law

The George Washington University Law School has been a leader in intellectual property education and scholarship for more than a hundred years. When GW Law established a Master's of Patent Law program in 1895, its alumni had already written the patents for Bell's telephone, Mergenthaler's linotype machine, and Eastman's roll film camera, among hundreds of other inventions, and dozens more alumni had worked in the Patent Office. Over the intervening century, GW Law has bolstered its expertise in patent law with complementary strengths in copyright, trademark, communications, computer and internet regulation, electronic commerce, and genetics and medicine.

 

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The Center for Law and Technology

The Center for Law and Technology (GWCLT) provides education, events, scholarship, and dialogue about intellectual property, privacy, data security, and technology law. GWCLT seamlessly merges the expertise of two distinguished programs. By synergizing the insights of law with the cutting-edge advancements in technology, the center creates a unique and comprehensive learning environment. Students benefit from an unparalleled interdisciplinary approach, positioning them at the forefront of legal innovation and technological evolution.

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Faculty in the News

"Don't expect the Mayorkas impeachment trial to last long"

Business Insider quoted Jonathan Turley about the latest Mayorkas impeachment updates.

"Should Big Oil Be Tried for Homicide?"

Inside Climate News quoted Donald Braman explaining the laws of homicide and the accountability Big Oil should be held to knowing the risk putting the public in.

"Illinois stands out in wrongful conviction exonerations compared to other states"

Jeffrey Gutman is quoted in WEEK-NBC25, Peoria, Ill. speaking on Illinois’s statute for the wrongfully incarcerated.

"Medical Advocacy Orgs Ascend Amid Healthcare Court Battles"

Bloomberg Law quoted Sonia Suter on the new problems of influence and credibility in Healthcare Courtrooms.

"Medical Advocacy Orgs Ascend Amid Healthcare Court Battles"

Bloomberg Law quoted Sonia Suter on the new problems of influence and credibility in Healthcare Courtrooms.